Creature Eye Tutorial -Part 1: How to make realistic fake eyes for your monster cosplay

[@Night333Walker]

FINALLY an eye tutorial that doesent require resin!!! XD

[@KazplayVideos]

+NeonBlackHeartAttack yep! Clear resin is tricky, it looks great but it can be hard and expensive. This technique will give you good looking eyes either way :)

[@Night333Walker]

Exactly! Thank you!

[@sonderstudios6675]

Resin will still look the most realistic. Layers of resin and paint will blow your mind!

[@BreezePleeze]

This is a really creative technique! I love realistic eyes but never liked the follow-me effect because, like you, I love the performing aspect of fursuiting/cosplaying and want it to be obvious where the creature is looking. I'll definitely give this a try. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. :'3

[@KazplayVideos]

+BreezePleeze you're welcome! Can't wait to see what you do with it ^^

[@rancyru2562]

BreezePleeze hi

[@darksidegemini9888]

I've watched this 4 times, and I'm still amazed. These eyes are so unbelievably cool and realistic! The depth you created with the different colors and the sculpting is just incredible. The finished monster head is AMAZING. You are seriously talented!

[@tiny1badger]

This video was everything I needed

[@sombreroduck6209]

OMG LOVE URS VIDS! Please start posting again :(

[@cyno420]

Aww :D

[@tkart2328]

it looked like a dried pineapple ring for a while there x3

[@ratsouplps4676]

Yea xD

[@cyno420]

Lol yea

[@cyno420]

XD

[@Xehxna]

Thank you, I'm making 12mm eye's.for my bjd and these are the best eye's I've seen by far. Thank you.

[@Maria-sg3zn]

How did it go? :3

[@LittleKaori]

amazing! thank you for this great explanation! and it is nice that you added an explanation about the difference between resin cast eyes with a flat back and these eyes :)

[@KazplayVideos]

+Little Kaori you're welcome! I'm glad you liked that, those differences are important!

[@dehlia_cos2305]

Finally i can make realistic eyes with things i can easily buy! Thank you!

[@lisavogel7860]

This is unbelievable. And beautiful, too! Also your voice is so soothing and calm... Nice!

[@KazplayVideos]

+Lisa Vogel why thank you! ^^

[@eagleironic5815]

This is awesome, thanks so much for the tutorial. I always find it so interesting the new techniques people can create. The eyes are stunning!

[@KazplayVideos]

+Eagleironic you're welcome and thank you! I hope that my ideas can inspire new ideas for others!

[@eagleironic5815]

You've certainly inspired me!

[@scottduncan2130]

Jewelry making using silver and stones

[@scottduncan2130]

Where and when

[@scottduncan2130]

Where in the Dallas and fort Worth ares

[@creativemerh7142]

just would like to say... how in the world do you not have more subscribers?!? you have amazing techniques and have awesome vids! can't wait to see more tutorials or just vids on your costumes/creations :D

[@KazplayVideos]

+CreativeMerh aw thank you very much! I haven't been doing KZbin for that long but I love it and will definitely keep it up

[@2degucitas]

After applying yellow I would clear coat and run dark colors into the scratches wiping off the excess.

[@nyssarc146]

This is very old now but I’m making a puppet and wanted to use this method but was NOT having any luck with my technique. I just found this video and I can tell already that this is going to make it 100 times easier and overall better so thank you!

[@KazplayVideos]

Very glad to hear, hope it works well for your puppet!

[@CloudWolf]

bealtiful!!

[@royaldog1274]

You are seriously on a roll girl! This looks better than resin cast!

[@vinnie1953]

This was actually the most detailed and easy to follow tutorial I've seen, thx for this it was really helpful!

[@KazplayVideos]

+Megan Etzel youre welcome! ^^ thanks for the compliment

[@Galacticnovagigalith]

I really really want to make a realistic Gigalith quadsuit, so I should start watching your videos.

[@kalestars5104]

Genn Greymane cosplay? Hell yeah!

[@Crw_Cipher]

how do u see out of it?🤔 I love how you did the eyes and I will try that technique to I'm a young furry and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about making fursuits thank you so much for this inspiration😁

[@Tigermoonn]

rainbow wings That's what I was wondering about, too.

[@KazplayVideos]

+rainbow wings with this technique you would have to have your vision come out of the mouth or have a mesh in the tear duct area(right next to the eye) of the suit right that you can see through

[@Crw_Cipher]

Kazplay Videos okay that's how I usually see out of mine is just when I seen Gray-Mane it looked like he had like in the tear ducts a little space to see but it looks a little too small to see if so I assume that maybe you saw the mouth of him he is really cool keep up the great work😁

[@meow-ht4xz]

I had the same question too but it looks like there are holes in the nose! 9:23

[@leafythesylveon8220]

Thanks! This will help my fursuit making!

[@katrinawoodhouse5557]

Thank you for sharing. I am making a Claris (a mouse) costume for my daughter for book week and the eyes were the thing that I had no idea how to create. Your work looks amazing

[@KazplayVideos]

Thank you! and good luck with your build!

[@glenngriffon8032]

Tiny Badger here on YT linked me to this from her recent dragon puppet. These are beautiful eyes. I started off wondering why you didn't just use acrylic cabuchons and a printed eye but then when the camera zoomed in on the head and the eyes ate the end and i saw the depth of detail that came through in just a video I didn't have to wonder. The depth of detail in person must be striking.

[@KazplayVideos]

Glad you found me! There are different advantages and disadvantages with each eye method but I'm glad you like these eyes!

[@kawaiiphase7829]

Absolutely gorgeous!! I'm so happy to have found your channel.

[@MasterBlek]

This is the only reason i watch videos on KZbin.

[@thenar]

An interesting, different take on eye sculpting.

[@KazplayVideos]

Thanks!

[@eggyboi1217]

If you don't have isopropyl myristate, you can use gentle heat from a heat gun or hairdryer for removing fingerprints from monster clay. If you're not careful it will melt the whole thing though.

[@js2art1]

very creative! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@KazplayVideos]

You're welcome!

[@KazplayVideos]

You're welcome!

[@9crutnacker985]

Great technique & simple!

[@KazplayVideos]

Thank you!

[@vincentkuglerjr.7576]

Great eyes and tutorial. If you wanted to actually see thru them, use a piece of lenses from sun glasses. I am working on see thru eyes for costumes and it works out great, especially if the costume eye is close to your real one.

[@LonChaneyJrfan52]

Loved the tutorial. You explained it very well. Till now I never really understood this eye build style. I'll have to try it myself sometime

[@KazplayVideos]

+Lindsay Reddick let me know when you do try it, I would love to see!

[@SnowMew]

This is so helpful! I love how detailed it is. Thanks for uploading!!

[@kiwipiwi3301]

Wow!! Thank you so so so much! Many artists spend lots and lots of time experimenting and finding techniques to make their work,and it means so much for you to share this with all of us. Thank you!💙💙keep up the amazing work :) you've got a new sub 😄

[@KazplayVideos]

+Kiwipiwi you're very welcome! You can count on me sharing my findings because I want to help elevate the craft as a whole. Thank you very much for the sub!!

[@billuminaticatcipher7554]

Huuuge fan of the arakkoa and worgen. These eyes are amazing too!

[@starcoveredeyes]

Thank you! I can remove the ugly ones from my fursuit and add these!

[@Ibaneddie76]

Nice job, very creative. I sculpt busts and creatures out of clay and cast them or use super sculpey for smaller sculpts, not so much cosplay so it's really interesting to see the methods you guys come up with. I really like your wolf creature, the eyes and mouth are so cool.

[@KazplayVideos]

Thank you!

[@mhairestritterostvcommunit3642]

Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@lolpower2174]

Thank you for the beautiful, realistic eye tutorial!! This will make it much easier to make a fursuit or cosplay! : D

[@fullmoonspecial9949]

Excellent work -your work is amazing! Thank you so much for being generous enough to allow insight into this technique!

[@KazplayVideos]

+CFF Costumes thanks ^^ doing what I can to enrich the community!

[@cyno420]

THIS IS PERFECT FOR MY DRAGON PUPPET IMA MAKE SOON :D

[@Shadow78CG2]

definitely going to try my hand at these. there is so much detail in these eyes ^-^

[@ChilliesEdits]

It looks so real

[@KazplayVideos]

Thank you!

[@ESUTERURE]

Waaaaay better than acrylic eyes. I use children's swim goggles for the lenses. But will use the globes.

[@tundrak1tt3n]

I am so using this technique for my future quadsuit!! I want to try to make realistic eyes again that don't actually follow you for once!

[@KazplayVideos]

+Tundra the Kitten be sure to show me the results! I'd love to see!

[@tundrak1tt3n]

Kazplay Videos will do!^^

[@ghostgayle999]

Awesome idea! way better than using messy resin. thank you for sharing :)

[@maxardo]

Very crafty! I really enjoyed watching your tutorial. Thanks from Argentina! =)

[@KazplayVideos]

+Max Ardohain awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@Mischiou]

I love this. Man you're awesome and so talented. Wish I could make me a wolf costume like that 😍 Really love it.

[@KazplayVideos]

Thank you!

[@NovaAlcor]

Really awesome concise video. Thank you so much.

[@wolfaya5532]

Thank you so much for making this!!! I saw your suits on youtube and I found out it was you through Monoyasha. Again thank you so much and your work is awesome!!!

[@kentharris7427]

Fascinating video. Need eyes for a robot that the eyes are servo motor activated. Your idea would work if I could find 25 mm half domes. 😊

[@Bxbypumpkin]

Can’t wait ^^ I’ll be ordering some soon

[@KazplayVideos]

Great, thank you!

[@jmgfx4161]

I sculpt and hope you don't mind if I add a tip. If you can't get any isopropyl myristate, lighter fluid or naptha works well. You have to let it sit for a few minutes before working with it so the clay dries.

[@KazplayVideos]

Isopropyl myristrate is good stuff when working with monster clay :)

[@jmgfx4161]

Kazplay Videos 100% agreed. Keep up the good work! Your videos are helping me with a foam and due cosplay of my own.

[@blackstarwing3332]

Just what I wanted! Thanks a whole bunch!

[@KazplayVideos]

+BlackStarWing333 youre welcome ^^

[@monsterkid9448]

this is perfect for my friends fursuit and mine

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

I love it!

[@TheCof6656]

That is so cool, thank you! Especially for selling these!

[@KazplayVideos]

You're welcome!

[@nightmarewolffemale378]

It's really cool and nice done

[@MonsterJule]

I feel finally home ..hellow monster family 😊

[@DeeEll86442]

You can also use acetone to smooth out the fingerprints.

[@KazplayVideos]

Yes you can!

[@-Reagan]

I’d like to see the texturizing in real time, up close - at least the first few strokes of each tool.

[@KazplayVideos]

That's a good idea, I can revisit this tutorial

[@Littleshanka]

best tutorial ever! thank you

[@canadathefurrygamer9303]

Nice fursuit and cool eyes its its beautiful

[@winterwhitepaw1183]

You do beautiful work!

[@LetsBuildWithExoticWolfieTM]

amazing jobbbb

[@marialiebl9051]

Ganz supergut einfach toll

[@dragonstudiowilliams8221]

Love music in background

[@ginarouse467]

Just bought some globes, can’t wait to try these for my Halloween props! Do you have a tutorial on how you make his teeth?

[@KazplayVideos]

I don't, but it was essentially just sculpting them, then casting them out of resin, then painting

[@dazedpossum]

Thank you for sharing! I've loved watching your progress on Hogger, that's how I found you (on Twitter), and I've been looking through your backlogs since. I'll definitely have to try this technique out once I have reason to. For future reference, do you think white/other colors of craft foam could be used for the sclera? Or do you think it wouldn't work out/would show because of the black backing for the pupil? I could always try it out and let you know, haha.

[@KazplayVideos]

+Fox Mulder I have done it with a off white/brownish sclera on a Lynx cosplay I made earlier this year and it worked well! I just painted the black foam (it wasn't too hard) you can use white or another color foam, just put a small piece of black fabric or foam just over the hole in the back before doing the whole sclera bit :)

[@nocksar744]

Thank you so much for sharing! i'm so grateful for your tutorials, it surely helps my life time passion and you're such an inspiration, love what you do. Please continue to make videos of your art and share it with us :)

[@ToastedGhost]

Great idea used these domes before for many projects, I real like the depth you get, could these be used in a blinking eye puppet do you think?

[@alexiatherealonlysanswifea9438]

Honestly I think it could work! Tiny1badger made a blinking puppet with chrismast ornaments

[@TheWeirdKidShow]

Just found this. Awesome!!

[@RiekaNyx]

Really amazing tutorial beautiful eyes the only concern I have is how well can you see through the eyes.

[@KazplayVideos]

you're not meant to see through the eyes, my Greymane cosplay had vision through the mouth. A common method to use with this method is called tear duct vision, you make an extra space and use a mesh in the tear duct area to see through

[@redxa5568]

I love it... thx for the idea.

[@blondiex3308]

Very cool

[@KazplayVideos]

Thanks!

[@peculiar.opossum]

I love the music.

[@MikeSmith-lc2np]

awesome. by the way your eyes are beautiful

[@e-nout1776]

Thank you very much, you helped me a lot!

[@giseleperrin]

Omg that is amazing

[@geraldolaverdure8426]

Awesome 😎 Thanks 🙏

[@KazplayVideos]

You're welcome!

[@angrycat8894]

I will use these for my wool sculptures

[@m0jj0jj0jj0]

This is genius!!

[@dragames]

I just tried building my first head today. It didn't go so well. I'm thinking I might try what you do.. but now I'm trying to figure out how I'd look out of it XD

[@trinajimenez5284]

Eres increíble muy bien

[@DragonDaSilvahas_massive_chode]

I SUBSCRIBED!!!111

[@KazplayVideos]

Thank you very much!

[@glorial.7601]

Amazing... Subscribed

[@marleycameron531]

I just watch a bunch of simply nailogical videos, and I was wondering if anyone had tried painting eyes like this with holo dust.

[@KazplayVideos]

+Marley Cameron I haven't tried that yet, but I imagine that it would look fantastic :)

[@Esha_A]

Marley Cameron HECK YEAH IT WOULD! HOLO EYES WOULD FREAKING ROCK THIS HOLLOWEEN! 👀😃😎

[@mewtuber765]

Holosexuals for life

[@TheMNWolf]

There are a lot of similarities between this and painting gaming miniatures. Almost makes me wonder about adding a dark wash between the base coat and the dry brushing steps.

[@KazplayVideos]

Yep! Washes would look great! My cheap acrylic paints don't handle them super well, so I don't use washes often, but I know it would add a lot of depth

[@Denizen-Unknown]

Have you ever considered incasing the eye in resin inside the dome? Maybe give it that natural watery effect!

[@KazplayVideos]

I have done that! It looks cool but can't be a little tricky getting rid of bubbles. I even added a tiny bit of white pigment to give my goatman eyes a milky blind look!

[@Denizen-Unknown]

@@KazplayVideos OOOH I gotta check that out! Btw you've also saved my life. I was trying to figure out a unique way of pulling off this effect aside from doing that thing of just designing the eye on a halfway resin pour inside the mold, or using a printed design. This was so helpful!

[@KazplayVideos]

@@Denizen-Unknown cool! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@loveliberty5050]

Omg I love your voice!

[@KazplayVideos]

Aww thank you!

[@leundra5091]

That is just amazing!!! Thanks so much for your amazing tutorial!

[@KazplayVideos]

+Leundra you're welcome! Thanks for watching ^^

[@blackcat49345]

Awesome! Very helpful , keep going I sub.

[@KazplayVideos]

Thank you very much!

[@ccmodena]

That is really cool, do you ever made eye's that glow in the dark? Really enjoy the tutorial.

[@KazplayVideos]

I have used florescent paint, but not glow in the dark yet. I know it would be really neat though!

[@dragonmaster4555]

Great!

[@coolcat1893]

Sooo cool I need these for my furry thanks you

[@tatianaparana6007]

This is awesome and all but can you see out of the eyes?

[@nijakplayart3207]

I have to try those in my next fursuit! They are goregous and so easy to make

[@DragaoPretoFofo]

Is very beautiful! But I have a question, how do you see inside the fantasy?

[@KazplayVideos]

Oh the white werewolf I see out of the mouth

[@DragaoPretoFofo]

@@KazplayVideos COOL!!!! 😁

[@cuttothechase99]

Great vid :)

[@chadlandis1901]

I wish I could have hogger

[@nailtonjosedasilva2834]

Parabéns pelo talento .

[@puri_pon]

I really don't understand the thumbs down.

[@KazplayVideos]

It happens sometimes, this is the internet after all. I've learned not to look!